Simple foot exercises may boost strength and balance in menopause
NCT ID NCT07472205
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a 12-week foot and ankle strengthening program can improve physical function and quality of life in menopausal women aged 45 to 65. About 70 women will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or their usual activities. The program includes one supervised session and four home sessions per week, focusing on strength, balance, and walking.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Foot and ankle exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way for menopausal women to improve strength, balance, and mobility.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 participants. The exercises may not produce meaningful improvements, and results may not apply to all menopausal women.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 70 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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45 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged between 45 and 65 years. * Postmenopausal status defined as at least 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea. * Low or moderate physical activity level assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). * Ability to understand study instructions and complete questionnaires in Spanish. * Willingness to participate in the study and sign informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological disorders affecting gait or motor control. * Lower limb surgery within the previous 6 months. * Active painful pathology of the foot or ankle that could interfere with the intervention or measurements. * Cognitive impairment limiting understanding or execution of the protocol. * Current participation in specific foot or ankle strengthening programs. * Habitual vigorous physical activity or participation in structured lower limb strength training programs within the previous three months.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Málaga
Málaga, Andalusia, 29071, Spain
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